AOTA Integration Theory 3

Question 1

The concept of 'inner drive' in Ayres Sensory Integration theory refers to:

Accepted Answer

The child's intrinsic motivation to engage in sensorimotor play

Answer

Inner drive is the child's natural, intrinsic motivation to explore and interact with the environment, which ASI therapy harnesses to promote integration.

Question 2

In Ayres' hierarchy of sensory integration development, which level involves the integration of vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile inputs?

Accepted Answer

Level 2 — body percept, bilateral coordination, gravitational security

Answer

Level 2 of Ayres' developmental hierarchy integrates vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile inputs to support body percept, bilateral coordination, and gravitational security.

Question 3

Which assessment tool was specifically designed by A. Jean Ayres to measure sensory processing and praxis in children?

Accepted Answer

Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)

Answer

The SIPT was developed by Ayres to provide standardized measurement of sensory integration functions and praxis abilities in children aged 4–8.

Question 4

Gravitational insecurity is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Excessive response to changes in head position, particularly linear movement, triggering emotional distress

Answer

Gravitational insecurity involves an abnormally fearful or aversive response to head position changes in relation to gravity, typically linked to over-responsivity of otolith receptors.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'bottom-up' approach consistent with Ayres Sensory Integration theory?

Accepted Answer

Providing enhanced proprioceptive input during play to improve praxis

Answer

A bottom-up approach targets foundational neurological processing (e.g., proprioception) to improve higher-level skills like praxis, rather than teaching compensatory strategies.

(AOTA) AOTA Sensory Integration Certification Practice Test

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AOTA Integration Theory 3